Utilities Community Sponsorship Application

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Thank you for requesting sponsorship from your community-owned Fort Collins Utilities! The following application includes five sections.

Eligibility and Requirements
About Your Organization
Contact Information
About the Sponsorship Opportunity
Utilities and City Alignment

Incomplete forms will not be accepted. For technical support, contact utilities_sponsorships@fortcollins.gov.

To be considered, the sponsorship opportunity must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be hosted by and benefit a 501(c)(3), educational or governmental organization
Directly benefit community members in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA)
Include an educational component about services provided or community need(s) met by the sponsored organization
Align with one or more of the following Fort Collins Utilities priorities:
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Conservation
- Utility Affordability/ Digital Access and Inclusion
- STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

By submitting your application, you acknowledge the above requirements. For questions, contact utilities_sponsorships@fortcollins.gov.

Organization name *This question is required.

Tax Identification Number *This question is required.

Street address *This question is required.

Suite/office

City *This question is required.

State *This question is required.

Zip *This question is required.

Organization website

Social media handle(s)

Briefly state the organization's mission. *This question is required.

First name *This question is required.

Last name *This question is required.

Title *This question is required.

Email address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

Phone number *This question is required.

Sponsorship opportunity name *This question is required.

Brief description *This question is required.

Is the event a single day or multiple days ? *This question is required.

Start date *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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End date This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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Time *This question is required.

Location *This question is required.

How many people do you expect to participate? *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

What are you doing to promote the opportunity? (e.g., web promotions, radio ads, print ads, direct mail, social media, etc.) *This question is required.

What is the latest date we can accept this sponsorship and receive full sponsorship benefits, including all advanced promotional opportunities? *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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Who does your organization serve? *This question is required.

How will this sponsorship contribute to serving them? What will the social impact of the sponsorship be? *This question is required.

How is equity woven into the services you provide them? *This question is required.

How will you know if this opportunity is a success? *This question is required.

Are you collaborating with other service providers or community groups? *This question is required.

Please list the organizations and briefly describe how you collaborate.

4. List out or upload a document below that outlines the sponsorship benefits for Fort Collins Utilities.

5. Please attach your sponsorship sheet/packet that describes ALL available sponsorship levels.
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6. What type of sponsorship are you requesting? Check all that apply. *This question is required.

Request for an expert to speak, educate or otherwise contribute expertise.
Small giveaways (high quantity of $1-$5 items)
Small gifts, “door prizes” (medium quantity of $10-$20 items)
Silent Auction items (low quantity of $25-$50 items)
Cash (up to $1,500)
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

7. Choose up to three Fort Collins Utilities priorities this sponsorship aligns most closely to: *This question is required.

8. Explain how the sponsorship opportunity aligns with at least one of the priorities you selected in the previous question. *This question is required.

9. Has Fort Collins Utilities sponsored your organization in the past? *This question is required.

When did Fort Collins Utilities last sponsor your organization? *This question is required.

10. Have you pursued or received any grants, sponsorships or donations from the City of Fort Collins for this opportunity? *This question is required.

What City departments have you pursued or received grants, sponsorships or donations from? *This question is required.

11. How did you hear about the sponsorship program? *This question is required.

12. If your organization is selected to receive a sponsorship, would you be willing to give a testimonial to help Fort Collins Utilities get the word out about our sponsorship program? *This question is required.

Once you press submit, your application will be submitted and your will receive a confirmation email shortly.

Utilities Community Sponsorship Application

Application Introduction